CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL55 PUE

2006 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,375 mi
Last recorded155,375 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 PUE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 155,375 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre mis-shaped

Fail 12 Apr 2017 155,373 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre mis-shaped

Pass 19 Apr 2016 150,500 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 144,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Mar 2015 144,933 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Apr 2014 132,819 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 132,779 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 118,060 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 105,692 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

car overheated on test

engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2011 100,049 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 90,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 69,368 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 69,190 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL55 PUE is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,883 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL55 PUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BL55 PUE?

You can check the full history of BL55 PUE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL55 PUE registered?

BL55 PUE is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is BL55 PUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 PUE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL55 PUE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL55 PUE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.